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LJ06 VWL

2006 Citroen C4

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,681 mi
Last recorded53,681 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C463,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 VWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,681 miles

front disc worn

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 12 Apr 2017 53,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Discs worn

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 49,395 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Apr 2016 49,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16v (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs very badly worn/lipped

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs very badly worn/lipped

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 37,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2013 32,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 32,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 27,819 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 27,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2011 21,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2010 16,148 miles

N.S.Front tyre is starting to perish

N.S.Rear tyre side wall is perishing

O.S.Front tyre is starting to perish

O.S.Rear tyre side wall is perishing

Fail 13 May 2009 11,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 11,386 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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LJ06 VWL is a 2006 Citroen C4 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ06 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ06 VWL registered?

LJ06 VWL is a 2006 Citroen C4, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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